__proto__ vs prototype - Object Creation in JavaScript P5 - FunFunFunction #52

We explore the __proto__ property on JavaScript Objects, and how it relates to the normal prototype. Basically, the .__proto__ property points to the object that the current object actually will use when doing lookups on the prototype chain, while “.prototype“ only exists on functions, in case you want to use those objects as constructors passed to the new keyword. # Stuff mentioned in the video: • Full series: Object creation in JavaScript • Music in the video: Peacock by 7 minute
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